Lions QB Matthew Stafford talks to teammates before a play as center Travis Swanson looks on against the Vikings in the second half at Ford Field, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press

Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, left, talks with head coach Jim Caldwell in the second half of the 30-23 loss to the Vikings at Ford Field on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press

Lions' Nevin Lawson returned this blocked field goal back for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but the Lions were flagged for offsides, giving the Vikings a first down to seal their 30-23 win Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 at Ford Field. Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press

Stafford hobbled back into the game without missing a play. But he was 20-for-35 for 250 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

I’m not even blaming the coaching staff for this game.. MISSED SCREEN TD, MISSED SACK, TATE RUNS BACKWARDS, STAFFORD MISSED TATE OPEN FOR LONG GAIN/TD.. Not even blaming the coaching staff for this one.. pic.twitter.com/vKrcasJzPy